NSW Govt introduces pop-up COVID-19 testing for truckies
31 August, 2020The NSW Government has unveiled pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics in Narrandera and Tarcutta, to introduce safety measures for freight workers during the pandemic.
Dynamic modelling: the key to suicide prevention
28 August, 2020University of Sydney reserachers believe dynamic modelling can be used to quantify the potential mental health impact of COVID-19, to prevent rising suicide rates.
Advisory group established to improve workplace safety
20 August, 2020The NSW Government has established the Family and Injured Worker Support Group to help shape NSW workplace policy and support services.
Inspections raise concerns about commercial kitchen safety
19 August, 2020A proactive inspection program conducted by WorkSafe WA has raised concerns about safety issues in commercial kitchens in workplaces.
$800K enforceable undertaking for Maules Creek Coal Mine
19 August, 2020A truck collision at Maules Creek Coal Mine will cost Maules Creek Coal $800,000 after the NSW Resources Regulator approved an enforceable undertaking.
OFSC audit activities revised due to COVID-19 restrictions
14 August, 2020Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney has revised the OFSC Audit Arrangements in Victoria to reflect changes in the construction industry due to COVID-19.
Call for comment: offshore oil and gas draft policy
12 August, 2020As part of the Offshore Oil and Gas Safety Review, the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback about a draft framework policy.
A fall in numbers: UK work-related fatal accidents in 2019/20
07 August, 2020The United Kindom's Health and Safety Executive has revealed that 111 workers were fatally injured in 2019/20 — representing a fall of 38 deaths from the previous year.
WorkSafe ACT Strategic Summit prioritises worker safety
07 August, 2020The WorkSafe ACT Strategic Summit addressed safety at residential construction sites and WorkSafe ACT's strategic focus over the next four years.
Evidence-based program boosts resources sector mental health
03 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Development Pty LtdA $500K mental health program in Queensland's Bowen Basin will strive to improve mental health outcomes for resources sector workers after the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Safe Work Month promotes WHS through COVID-19
30 July, 2020Safe Work Australia has announced the theme for National Safe Work Month in October: Work Health and Safety through COVID-19.
SafeWork NSW Awards open nominations, announce new category
22 July, 2020Nominations are open for the 2020 SafeWork NSW Awards, which will now recognise businesses that have best responded to the challenges of COVID-19.
Fraudulent construction training courses offered online
21 July, 2020As misleading websites offer discounted white card courses, NT workers must attain their white card through an approved registered training organisation.
Qld WHS Prosecutor to handle serious RHS prosecutions
08 July, 2020Following recent legislative amendments, serious Resources Safety and Health prosecutions in Queensland will be referred to the independent WHS Prosecutor.
Tough mine safety laws a safety net for resources sector
03 July, 2020Queensland has implemented Australia's toughest mine safety laws, and established a resources safety and health authority, to protect workers in the resources sector.
